The Waterboys - I Will Not Follow

Mike Scott has released several records that are a lot more impressive than The Waterboys' eponymous 1983 debut album. Still, the energy of songs like "A Girl Called Johnny" and especially the fabulous "I Will Not Follow" is something to really enjoy. "I Will Not Follow" is a celebratory anti-war anthem reminiscent of early U2, but with the added pleasure of Anthony Thistlethwaite's wild and wailing saxophone. This track is simply stunning, and 30 years on from its release, still among my favourite Waterboys songs. Classic!

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